The perfect little treat at tea time or anytime -- Earl Grey Tea Cookies
Drinking tea while nibbling tea cookies made with tea. There’s a satisfying circularity in that. Plus the cookies are darn delicious – also satisfying!
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The caveat is you must like Earl Grey tea. I do, I do, but also know more than a few tea lovers who recoil from that distinctive flavor (psst, it’s bergamot, a variety of orange). I'm sure you could make these cookies substituting another flavor of tea.
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The Occasion: Tea time is Me time. Or perhaps it’s tea for two you have in mind. Or high tea for a handful of high society ladies and gents. These Earl Grey Tea Cookies will raise a smile from all who choose to indulge.
The Recipe: There are many Earl Grey Tea cookie recipes out there in the world. This one is extremely easy, tailor-made for make-ahead scenarios, and oh by the way the cookies taste great! The recipe comes from kitchn, a very popular website with cooking lessons, kitchen tips, product reviews, and yes, user-friendly recipes. Check it out!
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Table Tip: Treat yourself with the eyes as well as with your taste buds. Bring out the good china or your favorite vintage cups and plates. Even if it’s “just you,” who deserves a special moment more?
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The Verdict: Delicious! Not too sweet, but plenty of flavor. The Earl Grey Tea Cookies are easy, tasty, and perfect alongside a cup of coffee, tea, or a glass of milk. Enjoy!
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Earl Grey Tea Cookies
Recipe source: Faith Durand for kitchn
Makes approximately 2 dozen
INGREDIENTS:
DIRECTIONS:
Recipe source: Faith Durand for kitchn
Makes approximately 2 dozen
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon Earl Grey tea leaves (OK to cut open tea bags, good texture to the tea leaves)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
DIRECTIONS:
- Pulse together all the dry ingredients in a food processor until the tea leaves are pulverized.
- Add vanilla, water, and butter. Pulse together until a dough is formed.
- Form the dough into a log onto a piece of wax or parchment paper. Wrap the paper around and roll the log smooth.
- Freeze now, or chill for at least 30 minutes.
- If baking cookies now, preheat the oven to 375°F.
- When chilled, slice the log into 1/3-inch thick pieces. Place on baking sheets and bake until the edges are just brown, about 12 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
What's your favorite kind of cookie? Tell us in the comments, please.
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